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What is the term for the presence of harmful microorganisms or their toxins in tissue or blood?
What is the term for the absence of contamination by unwanted organisms?
What type of chemicals kill organisms?
What is the term for inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria without necessarily killing them?
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What type of chemical specifically kills bacteria?
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What is the primary goal of maintaining asepsis in a medical setting?
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What is the key difference between biocide and bacteriostasis?
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Which of the following is a consequence of sepsis?
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What is the primary purpose of using bacteriostasis in a medical setting?
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What is the relationship between biocide and bactericide?
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Study Notes
Infection Control Terminology
- Sepsis: Presence of harmful microorganisms or their toxins in tissue or blood.
- Asepsis: Absence of contamination by unwanted organisms.
Types of Antimicrobial Agents
- Biocide: Chemicals that kill organisms, with bactericide being a specific type that kills bacteria.
- Bacteriostasis: Inhibition of bacterial growth and reproduction without necessarily killing them.
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Test your understanding of key microbiology concepts, including sepsis, asepsis, biocide, and bacteriostasis. Learn about the presence and absence of microorganisms, and how chemicals affect them. Improve your knowledge of microbiology terminology!
